scheduled tasks

I want my Win7-Pro box to auto start (BIOS Power mgmt Time Set) and launch automated scheduled application. I had to disable UAC so it can start and run like my old XP. This works with one account and no password. I wanted full admin permissions so I created 2nd acct, super-admin with...

When TI is running a backup operation, my system becomes somewhat unresponsive, especially the mouse/cursor operation. I suppose that wouldn't be so bad, if it were scheduled to only run when I was not using the computer, but with my erratic schedule, that isn't possible. I think that I...

Within the past month or so I've noticed that my Win7 SP1 desktop has stopped returning to sleep after the task scheduler runs any one of the 3 scheduled tasks for which "wake the computer..." is set as a condition. I put the system to sleep each night with "defrag", "restore" and "backup" set...

I tried posting this in another section but got no respnses, so hopefully somewhere here can help with it. I am accessing a remote computer through regular remote desktop. I have admin rights and all that good stuff and can schedule tasks. The problem that I'm having is when I select the option...

I am accessing a remote computer through regular remote desktop. I have admin rights and all that good stuff and can schedule tasks. The problem that I'm having is when I select the option to "Run whether user is logged on or not" it does not work. It shows in the status as "Running". Even if I...

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Describes an issue in which the Task Scheduler does not wake a mobile PC to run scheduled tasks in Windows 7. This behavior is by design. More...

Fixes an issue in which a scheduled task is delayed or is premature on a client computer that is running Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2. This issue occurs after daylight saving time changes. More...

How to use the Task Manager in Windows 7 Professional This is VERY troublesome. There are numerous comments and suggestions in various forums by frustrated users unable successfully to fight their way through the myriad of options that do not work seamlessly. What worked so easily under XP...

Using Task Scheduler, is there any way I can define a task that will run whenever the computer awakens from sleep? I need to schedule some reset operations on one of my services which will run each time my computer wakes up from sleep. Is there any way to do that in Task Scheduler? I can't...

Using Task Scheduler, is there any way to define a task that will run each time the computer wakes up from sleep? Or is there some other way to do that? I have a batch file that needs to be run each time the computer awakens from sleep. But I don't see an option for that under Triggers.

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Applies to Windows7 and Windows8 A few Tips - A (Potentially) Useful, Valuable Compilation Many people miss Quick Launch in Windows 7. Although the new/redesigned Taskbar is what it is it can still be felt that there is a worthwhile purpose served by Quick Launch. It is (still) really a nice...

Win 7x64 Start>computer>tools>error checking: When I run error checking as Windows starts, it says it is scheduled to run then says cancelled. Please advise. Peter

Even been annoyed when you reinstall your OS or older games and realise you've lost game saves as they were stored in hidden folders or needed to be linked to Steam/GFWL etc? well this nifty tool does all the hard work for you, it backs up and restores on demand all game saves it finds to zipped...

Fixes a locked account issue that occurs after you create or change multiple scheduled tasks in Windows 7, in Windows Server 2008 R2, in Windows Vista or in Windows Server 2008. When this issue occurs, Event ID 4625 is logged in the Security log. More...

I was looking into backing up my Steam games then realised that many games in steam save all over the place and steam doesnt add them into backup archives at all, the same goes for many Games for windows live ones... very annoying :waah: Fortunately I came across this very handy tool that scans...

hi guys, does any one know to programme a task scheduler to kill a programme at a specific time on wwwin7 other that using softwares like kill task, etc........expecting a reply post soon.thanks guys!!!!

Hi, i am tried to creat schtasks in windows 7 but the task is not popup at scheduled task time. command is: schtasks /create /tn prabhu /tr notepad.exe /sc once /sd 5/2/2011 /st 10:00:00 /ru prabhukumara /rp prabhu can anyone please help me, how to create schtasks in windows 7. the above...